Diploma of Accounting

If you're seeking a career in the accounting industry but don't have the time to complete a full-time professional degree, then this course could be ideal for you. The Diploma of Accounting will provide you with practical training in the accounting discipline, leading to careers such as assistants to accountants, tax clerks and audit clerks.

This course is especially designed for employees who need to perform accounting duties such as introducing and maintaining accounting systems, reporting on business performance, preparing financial statements, maintaining internal control systems and preparing management accounting reports.

Quick Course Guide
Qualification	Diploma	Student support	Yes: Expert teacher & online support
Study time	1 yr = 19 hrs/week	Pre-requisites	None required. Year 12 (HSC) or Certificate IV in Financial Services preferred.
Delivery method	Flexible delivery: Online + correspondence	Course materials	All course materials are provided
Enrolment dates	Enrol anytime - start now!	Assessment	By assignments + tests + exams
Delivered by	OTEN - #1 distance education TAFE provider	Resources required	Internet, email

Career-relevant and Accredited

Because OTEN TAFE vocational courses are developed in consultation with relevant industry and community groups, you can rest assured that your qualification is highly valued by industry employers, education and training providers and the wider community.

This accounting diploma has been developed under the Australian Qualifications Framework, so it's government-accredited as well as a nationally recognised course.

Once you've completed this TAFE diploma course, you can further your studies with an undergraduate degree course. Receive credit for your TAFE diploma through an articulation arrangement with the University of Wollongong. You may also receive credit at a number of other Australian universities.

What You'll Learn with the Diploma of Accounting

This course aims to give you knowledge and skills required to work in a non-professional accounting role. Among other things, you'll learn how to:

• Process payrolls and business tax requirements
• Prepare financial reports, operational budgets and income tax returns
• Manage budgets and forecasts
• Administer accounts payable
• Establish and maintain accounting information systems
• Implement and maintain internal control procedures
• Monitor corporate governance activities

exible Study with Distance Learning

Fit your learning around your lifestyle - because the course is delivered online, you have the flexibility of when and where you wish to complete your accounting training. Complete the course faster depending on the time you have available! This diploma course of 27 units is typically completed within 2 years, but you can finish earlier by increasing the time you dedicate to your studies.